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Since its opening in 1911, the #VictoriaPalaceTheatre continues to earn international recognition for its architectural brilliance. Recent #Awards date back to 2019 with 3 grand trophies: #ArchitectureMasterPrizeforRestoration, #RICSAwards for Tourism & Leisure, Silver at the #IDAAwards, with another win in 2018: Certificate of Excellence at #A&DTrophyAwards. #WestEnd
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On top of the #VictoriaPalaceTheatre shines the statue of #AnnaPavlova. Installed in 1911, lost during WW2 & then recreated in 2006 by Architect #HarryFranchetti. The replica captures patron #AlfredButt’s appreciation for the genius of the Russian #PrimaBallerina. Although we admire the replica, Pavlova refused to look at the original – allegedly out of superstition. #WestEnd
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Beyond its poised facade, the #VictoriaPalaceTheatre hides a rare & opulent #ArtNouveau interior. #FrankMatcham’s design greets audiences with a beautiful marble foyer. Lavish ornamentation, plush red seating & intricate plasterwork chased with gilded curves, immerse audiences in an #Edwardian #Baroque aesthetic - one of the #WestEnd’s most eclectic theatrical experiences.
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The last #WestEnd theatre by the prolific & legendary #TheatreArchitect #FrankMatcham, the #VictoriaPalaceTheatre mixes luxury & innovative design to create a captivating atmosphere. Matcham’s pioneering cantilevered balconies offer clear sightlines throughout—a rarity for Edwardian theatres. One of his few surviving works, it stands alongside gems: #LondonPalladium & #Coliseum
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The #VictoriaPalaceTheatre wasn’t always so grand! In 1832, #JohnMoy opened a modest concert room above the stables at the #RoyalStandardHotel. By 1850 it was known as “Moy’s Music Hall” & in 1863, renamed the #RoyalStandardMusicHall. Long before Matcham’s famed #ArtNouveauTheatre project of 1911, it was a humble venue above a tavern, serving musical entertainment to locals.
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Despite its optimistic flair, the #VictoriaPalaceTheatre has seen tough times. It is one of the rare #WestEnd playhouses to survive both World Wars without significant damage, remarkably escaping Luftwaffe WW2 attacks. While much of London was reduced to burning ruins during the #Blitz, the #VictoriaPalaceTheatre stood proud, becoming an inspiring symbol of resilience & hope.
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English theatre producer #CameronMackintosh purchased the #VictoriaPalaceTheatre in 2014 whilst the musical #BillyElliot was running. The show closed in 2016 to make way for a multi-million-pound restoration, to expand the stage & refine Matcham’s original design. The #WestEnd #Theatre was reborn in 2017 with the arrival of the groundbreaking multi-award winning hit #Hamilton.
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